Is Modern Life Ruining our Powers of Concentration?
By: The Guardian January 1, 2023 How does it feel inside your head? Turn your attention inwards. Maybe you’re daydreaming, allowing your mind to wander. Or maybe it feels sharp and alert. Maybe your thoughts are forging freely ahead, a sign that you have achieved the fabled state of “flow”. More likely, however, your brain […]
Police in England and Wales to Screen Suspects for Signs Gambling Addiction is Driving Crime
By: The Guardian January 1, 2023 Criminal suspects will be routinely screened for gambling addiction by a number of police forces across England and Wales because of growing concerns that high-stakes betting is fuelling crime in a similar way to drugs and alcohol. Ten police forces are now routinely questioning suspects in custody over […]